FundsforWriters - January 13, 2008
Published: Sat, 01/12/08
Volume 8, Issue 2
January 13, 2008
January 13, 2008
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HUMMING WITH HOPE
Had a person unsubscribe after last week's posting about what
traditional publishers seek. She said I didn't support self-
publishing. On the contrary. I support self-publishing if you
think you have a great market with your sales pretty darn
assured or at least clearly identified. If a writer doesn't
have a strong business or marketing plan, I don't like self-
publishing for that writer. It's that simple.
traditional publishers seek. She said I didn't support self-
publishing. On the contrary. I support self-publishing if you
think you have a great market with your sales pretty darn
assured or at least clearly identified. If a writer doesn't
have a strong business or marketing plan, I don't like self-
publishing for that writer. It's that simple.
Another writer contacted me about how sad that was - traditional
not liking self-publishing. She had sold 5,000 copies of her
self-published book to a niche market. Here was my response:
not liking self-publishing. She had sold 5,000 copies of her
self-published book to a niche market. Here was my response:
"I understand, but I listed this for a reason. This
publisher had the guts to post what the others are thinking,
and I felt writers needed to see that. So many new writers
think that self-publishing can open doors to traditional
publishers, and this shows that it goes against them - and
they don't realize it. I've heard enough agents speak at
conferences about it as well. This wasn't my decision - I
just wanted to cast this out there to let everyone have a
dose of reality. But the stigma is still there. You have done
well selling 5,000 copies, and that might help you land an
agent or traditional publisher for no other reason than
to show you can sell. But those who haven't sold thousands
will have a self-published title count against them.
Already had a lady unsubscribe tonight because she thought
I was bashing self-publishing. It exists. Traditional exists.
They just have different rules."
publisher had the guts to post what the others are thinking,
and I felt writers needed to see that. So many new writers
think that self-publishing can open doors to traditional
publishers, and this shows that it goes against them - and
they don't realize it. I've heard enough agents speak at
conferences about it as well. This wasn't my decision - I
just wanted to cast this out there to let everyone have a
dose of reality. But the stigma is still there. You have done
well selling 5,000 copies, and that might help you land an
agent or traditional publisher for no other reason than
to show you can sell. But those who haven't sold thousands
will have a self-published title count against them.
Already had a lady unsubscribe tonight because she thought
I was bashing self-publishing. It exists. Traditional exists.
They just have different rules."
It would be nice if the self-published supported the traditional
people and vice versa. For some reason they are almost enemies.
Traditional folks claim that most self-published books aren't
edited enough, wrought with mistakes and lacking in editing.
A lot of them are - face it. The self-publishing market
attracts it like a magnet.
people and vice versa. For some reason they are almost enemies.
Traditional folks claim that most self-published books aren't
edited enough, wrought with mistakes and lacking in editing.
A lot of them are - face it. The self-publishing market
attracts it like a magnet.
On the other hand, good self-published writers say they've
seen self-published work that surpasses traditional in
quality and even editing.
seen self-published work that surpasses traditional in
quality and even editing.
Someone recently asked me for the names of agents who might
publish her next book in a series. She's self-pubbed the
first two with Publish America. I had to tell her that her
chances were greatly diminished because of that situation,
especially since PA grabs rights for seven years. Any
publisher would want a well-written series, but to only
be able to work with one or two of four books in the
series is a deal killer.
publish her next book in a series. She's self-pubbed the
first two with Publish America. I had to tell her that her
chances were greatly diminished because of that situation,
especially since PA grabs rights for seven years. Any
publisher would want a well-written series, but to only
be able to work with one or two of four books in the
series is a deal killer.
All I'm saying is make sure you know what you're doing
before you publish. You can publish traditionally and then
change to self-publishing with little impact. But to start
self-publishing and convert to traditional is harder,
especially if you want to count that self-published book
as a publishing credit. There are some agents and publishers
who cringe and trashcan a query than mentions you're
previously published with iUniverse, AuthorHouse or Publish
America.
before you publish. You can publish traditionally and then
change to self-publishing with little impact. But to start
self-publishing and convert to traditional is harder,
especially if you want to count that self-published book
as a publishing credit. There are some agents and publishers
who cringe and trashcan a query than mentions you're
previously published with iUniverse, AuthorHouse or Publish
America.
I'm not supporting or rejecting - just laying out some
thoughts for those thinking about submitting their book
...to either side of the house.
thoughts for those thinking about submitting their book
...to either side of the house.
Hope
WOW-WomenonWriting.com - The January issue is out!
See Hope's article on wrangling readers, and take time
to read the entire issue. It's an amazing publication!
See Hope's article on wrangling readers, and take time
to read the entire issue. It's an amazing publication!
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WORDS OF SUCCESS
We spend January 1 walking through our lives,
room by room, drawing up a list of work to be done,
cracks to be patched. Maybe this year, to balance the list,
we ought to walk through the rooms of our lives ...
not looking for flaws, but for potential.
room by room, drawing up a list of work to be done,
cracks to be patched. Maybe this year, to balance the list,
we ought to walk through the rooms of our lives ...
not looking for flaws, but for potential.
~ Ellen Goodman
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ARTICLE
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Are You Insane?
By Cheryl Pickett
It is said that the definition of insanity is doing the same
thing over and over again and expecting different results.
If you've been struggling month to month or even year to year
with your writing career, maybe it's time to determine if
you're truly insanely passionate about what you do, or just
plain insane.
thing over and over again and expecting different results.
If you've been struggling month to month or even year to year
with your writing career, maybe it's time to determine if
you're truly insanely passionate about what you do, or just
plain insane.
As you make plans for 2008, take some time to evaluate what
you've been doing thus far to see what's working, what needs
to be tweaked, and what should be thrown out with the broken
decorations and wrapping paper scraps.
you've been doing thus far to see what's working, what needs
to be tweaked, and what should be thrown out with the broken
decorations and wrapping paper scraps.
The following three steps will help you in this potentially
daunting, but very necessary task.
daunting, but very necessary task.
Step 1 - Review Your Overall Writing Life for 2007:
1. Were you frustrated over the number of accepted queries/articles?
2. Were you frustrated about your income, or lack thereof?
3. Did you regularly use phrases like "If I could just..." or "If I only had..."?
4. Did you do more activities related to writing (email, blogs etc.) than actual writing?
5. Did you consistently produce less than anticipated when you did sit down to write?
6. Were you bored with your writing tasks; did you seriously question why you write or threaten to stop altogether?
If you answered 'yes' to one or more of these questions, now
ask yourself two more:
ask yourself two more:
1. Were your answers/results for 2007 similar to years past?
2. Did you essentially follow the same patterns and do similar activities in '07 as you
did in previous years?
Maybe you can already see how the little white coat that ties
in the back could be in your future if you don't change
something soon. Whether you see it or not right now, there's
more to do.
in the back could be in your future if you don't change
something soon. Whether you see it or not right now, there's
more to do.
Step 2 - Review Your Writing Activities
While keeping the questions from step one in mind, it's time
to take a hard look at all the things you do that you
consider part of writing.
to take a hard look at all the things you do that you
consider part of writing.
Queries: Have you been using the same general format for
your query letters? Have you sent out about the same number
each month/year?
your query letters? Have you sent out about the same number
each month/year?
Markets/Income: Do you only target smaller markets? Conversely,
are you avoiding small markets in hopes of landing big pay,
but with no success? Will the number of queries or manuscripts
you send out logically produce the income you desire?
are you avoiding small markets in hopes of landing big pay,
but with no success? Will the number of queries or manuscripts
you send out logically produce the income you desire?
Writing related activities: How much time do you spend
reading blogs, email, newsletters or chatting online? How
much time do you spend researching topics? How much time
do you spend organizing material?
reading blogs, email, newsletters or chatting online? How
much time do you spend researching topics? How much time
do you spend organizing material?
Actual writing: Where and when do you write? What topics
and what kind of writing do you do?
and what kind of writing do you do?
Step 3 - Determine What's Working & What's Not
At this point, we're getting to the nitty-gritty of this
exercise. It's time to compare your information from steps
one and two and begin to measure the logic or insanity of
what you've been doing.
exercise. It's time to compare your information from steps
one and two and begin to measure the logic or insanity of
what you've been doing.
Here are your three big questions:
1. Which activities produced significant success (as you measure it)?
2. Which activities yield minimal or no success?
3. Which activities or processes could you change/improve to make them bring success?
Some answers will be obvious. For instance, planning to spend
minutes that turn into hours reading email is probably a major
time waster. Others may take a bit more digging; do your query
or proofreading skills need help?
minutes that turn into hours reading email is probably a major
time waster. Others may take a bit more digging; do your query
or proofreading skills need help?
Step 4 -What Are You Going to Do About It?
The bottom line is this: if you're struggling in one or
all areas of your writing career, your problems may stem
from processes or activities that haven't produced success
all along and maybe never will. If this is the case, where
is the logic in continuing to do them next week or next year?
Yes, they may be familiar and comfortable, however, here
are your final questions:
all areas of your writing career, your problems may stem
from processes or activities that haven't produced success
all along and maybe never will. If this is the case, where
is the logic in continuing to do them next week or next year?
Yes, they may be familiar and comfortable, however, here
are your final questions:
Which do you want more? Comfort and familiarity with the
same limited success, or a little shake-up, a new path
and a greater potential of reaching the goals you've always
dreamed of?
same limited success, or a little shake-up, a new path
and a greater potential of reaching the goals you've always
dreamed of?
And finally, are you insane?
BIO
Cheryl Pickett has experienced some freelance success over
the past eight years. However, she's already started to take
her own advice and plans to accomplish something new in 2008.
A preview is at her current site www.Brighterdaypublishing.com
Cheryl Pickett has experienced some freelance success over
the past eight years. However, she's already started to take
her own advice and plans to accomplish something new in 2008.
A preview is at her current site www.Brighterdaypublishing.com
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COMPETITIONS
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DEBUT DAGGER AWARD
http://www.thecwa.co.uk/daggers/debut/index.html
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ENTRY FEE £20
Deadline February 15, 2008. The Debut Dagger is open to
anyone who has not yet had a novel published commercially.
First prize is £500 plus two free tickets to the prestigious
CWA Duncan Lawrie Dagger Awards and night's stay for two in
a top London hotel. All shortlisted entrants will receive a
generous selection of crime novels and professional assessments
of their entries, and will also be invited to the Dagger Awards
Dinner. Submit the first 3,000 words (or fewer) of your novel
and a 500-1,000-word synopsis of the rest of the novel.
http://www.thecwa.co.uk/daggers/debut/index.html
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ENTRY FEE £20
Deadline February 15, 2008. The Debut Dagger is open to
anyone who has not yet had a novel published commercially.
First prize is £500 plus two free tickets to the prestigious
CWA Duncan Lawrie Dagger Awards and night's stay for two in
a top London hotel. All shortlisted entrants will receive a
generous selection of crime novels and professional assessments
of their entries, and will also be invited to the Dagger Awards
Dinner. Submit the first 3,000 words (or fewer) of your novel
and a 500-1,000-word synopsis of the rest of the novel.
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HUB CITY PRIZES - SOUTH CAROLINA
http://www.hubcity.org/contests/call-for-entries-for-hub-city-prizes.html
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The Hub City Writers Project will award the Hub City Prizes
again in March 2008 for excellence in creative writing among
Spartanburg County, SC adults. Prizes will be awarded for
poetry and personal essay. The deadline for entry is Feb. 1,
2008. Winners each will receive a full, $500 scholarship to
the Wildacres Writers Workshop, a week-long creative writing
summer school in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Second-place winners
receive a full scholarship to Hub City's "Writing in Place"
workshop Aug. 1-3, 2008 at Wofford College. The contest is
open to all Spartanburg County residents 18 years or older.
Entrants may submit manuscripts in both genres. In the poetry
category, they should submit three poems. In personal essay,
they should submit one first-person piece of no more than 10
pages, double-spaced. Previous winners may not submit in the
year following their award.
http://www.hubcity.org/contests/call-for-entries-for-hub-city-prizes.html
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The Hub City Writers Project will award the Hub City Prizes
again in March 2008 for excellence in creative writing among
Spartanburg County, SC adults. Prizes will be awarded for
poetry and personal essay. The deadline for entry is Feb. 1,
2008. Winners each will receive a full, $500 scholarship to
the Wildacres Writers Workshop, a week-long creative writing
summer school in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Second-place winners
receive a full scholarship to Hub City's "Writing in Place"
workshop Aug. 1-3, 2008 at Wofford College. The contest is
open to all Spartanburg County residents 18 years or older.
Entrants may submit manuscripts in both genres. In the poetry
category, they should submit three poems. In personal essay,
they should submit one first-person piece of no more than 10
pages, double-spaced. Previous winners may not submit in the
year following their award.
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CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW ESSAY CONTEST
http://www.trinityfoundation.org/2006EssayContest.php
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NO ENTRY FEE
First Prize $3,000
Second Prize $2,000
Third Prize $1,000
http://www.trinityfoundation.org/2006EssayContest.php
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NO ENTRY FEE
First Prize $3,000
Second Prize $2,000
Third Prize $1,000
The topic of the 2008 Christian Worldview Essay Contest
is the book Freedom and Capitalism: Essays on Christian
Politics and Economics by John W. Robbins. Each person who
enters the contest must read this book and write an essay
about it. Each person who enters the contest must be no
younger than 17 years of age and no older than 23 years
of age on January 1, 2008. Deadline September 1, 2008.
is the book Freedom and Capitalism: Essays on Christian
Politics and Economics by John W. Robbins. Each person who
enters the contest must read this book and write an essay
about it. Each person who enters the contest must be no
younger than 17 years of age and no older than 23 years
of age on January 1, 2008. Deadline September 1, 2008.
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GRANTS
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FELLOWSHIPS AT THE AMERICAN ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY
http://www.americanantiquarian.org/artistfellowship.htm
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The American Antiquarian Society (AAS), a national research
library and learned society of American history and culture,
is calling for applications for visiting fellowships for
historical research by creative and performing artists,
writers, film makers, journalists, and other persons whose
goals are to produce imaginative, non-formulaic works dealing
with pre-twentieth-century American history. Successful
applicants are those whose work is for the general public
rather than for academic or educational audiences.
Fellowship projects may include (but are not limited to):
historical novels, performance of historical music or drama,
poetry, documentary films, television programs, radio broadcasts,
plays, libretti, screenplays, magazine or newspaper articles,
book designs, nonfiction works designed for general audiences.
poetry, documentary films, television programs, radio broadcasts,
plays, libretti, screenplays, magazine or newspaper articles,
book designs, nonfiction works designed for general audiences.
The fellowships will provide the recipients with the
opportunity for a period of uninterrupted research, reading,
and collegial discussion at the Society, located in Worcester,
Massachusetts. At least three fellowships will be awarded for
residence of four weeks at the Society at any time during the
period January l through December 31. The stipend will be
$1,200, plus an allowance for travel expenses. Applicants
are encouraged to rent a room and prepare their meals in the
Society's Goddard-Daniels House, an attractive and spacious
historic mansion located directly across the street from the
AAS library. Deadline in October each year.
opportunity for a period of uninterrupted research, reading,
and collegial discussion at the Society, located in Worcester,
Massachusetts. At least three fellowships will be awarded for
residence of four weeks at the Society at any time during the
period January l through December 31. The stipend will be
$1,200, plus an allowance for travel expenses. Applicants
are encouraged to rent a room and prepare their meals in the
Society's Goddard-Daniels House, an attractive and spacious
historic mansion located directly across the street from the
AAS library. Deadline in October each year.
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DOBIE PAISANO FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
http://www.utexas.edu/ogs/Paisano/
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$20-$30 APPLICATION FEE
Beginning with the current application process, there will
be two distinct fellowships: the Jesse H. Jones Writing
Fellowship--for a period of approximately six months with a
stipend of $3,000 a month; and the Ralph A. Johnston Memorial
Fellowship--for a period of four months with a stipend of
$5,000 a month. The fellowships are available to both
creative writers and writers of non-fiction. Non-fiction
should be written for the general audience. Deadline January
15, 2008.
http://www.utexas.edu/ogs/Paisano/
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$20-$30 APPLICATION FEE
Beginning with the current application process, there will
be two distinct fellowships: the Jesse H. Jones Writing
Fellowship--for a period of approximately six months with a
stipend of $3,000 a month; and the Ralph A. Johnston Memorial
Fellowship--for a period of four months with a stipend of
$5,000 a month. The fellowships are available to both
creative writers and writers of non-fiction. Non-fiction
should be written for the general audience. Deadline January
15, 2008.
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RUSSIAN SUMMER LITERARY SEMINARS
http://www.sumlitsem.org/russia/program.aspx
http://www.sumlitsem.org/russia/scholarships.aspx
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Students generally enroll in one morning seminar and one
afternoon seminar as their core classes for the two- or four-
week session. The seminars meet Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
In addition there are lectures on Russian Literature and Culture
as well as other writing-themed lectures each Tuesday and
Thursday. These constitute the primary academic portion of
the program. There are also twice-weekly readings, roundtable
discussions and tours of the city and its outlying areas.
All program seminars are limited to 15 participants.
Participants in the writing seminars, as in the past, will
include individuals of all ages and all levels of accomplishment
-- gifted beginners and writers who have already begun publishing;
undergraduate and graduate students of creative writing and
people turning (or returning) to writing relatively late in
life. All are treated with equal respect by the SLS faculty
and writers-in-residence. Some scholarships available.
Deadline for scholarship applications is February 28, 2008.
Location St. Petersburg, Russia.
http://www.sumlitsem.org/russia/program.aspx
http://www.sumlitsem.org/russia/scholarships.aspx
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Students generally enroll in one morning seminar and one
afternoon seminar as their core classes for the two- or four-
week session. The seminars meet Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
In addition there are lectures on Russian Literature and Culture
as well as other writing-themed lectures each Tuesday and
Thursday. These constitute the primary academic portion of
the program. There are also twice-weekly readings, roundtable
discussions and tours of the city and its outlying areas.
All program seminars are limited to 15 participants.
Participants in the writing seminars, as in the past, will
include individuals of all ages and all levels of accomplishment
-- gifted beginners and writers who have already begun publishing;
undergraduate and graduate students of creative writing and
people turning (or returning) to writing relatively late in
life. All are treated with equal respect by the SLS faculty
and writers-in-residence. Some scholarships available.
Deadline for scholarship applications is February 28, 2008.
Location St. Petersburg, Russia.
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FREELANCE MARKETS
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COLUMBIA KIDS
http://www.washingtonhistory.org/wshs/COLUMBIAKidsGuidelines.doc
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The Washington State Historical Society is proud to announce
a new online children's magazine called ColumbiaKids, due to
launch in August 2008. Thanks to a grant from the Verizon
Foundation, this new e-publication will bring a whole new
twist to exploring Pacific Northwest history. Written
especially for kids. "One Day in History," "Homework
Helper," and "Northwest Hotspot," ColumbiaKids will not only
be a great read for children, it will be a fabulous resource
for teachers who want to integrate reading, writing, and
Pacific Northwest history. Pays up to 25 cents/word for
features of 800-1,200 words. Has a children's section for
kids' written contributions as well. These are unpaid.
http://www.washingtonhistory.org/wshs/COLUMBIAKidsGuidelines.doc
---
The Washington State Historical Society is proud to announce
a new online children's magazine called ColumbiaKids, due to
launch in August 2008. Thanks to a grant from the Verizon
Foundation, this new e-publication will bring a whole new
twist to exploring Pacific Northwest history. Written
especially for kids. "One Day in History," "Homework
Helper," and "Northwest Hotspot," ColumbiaKids will not only
be a great read for children, it will be a fabulous resource
for teachers who want to integrate reading, writing, and
Pacific Northwest history. Pays up to 25 cents/word for
features of 800-1,200 words. Has a children's section for
kids' written contributions as well. These are unpaid.
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360
http://www.360usainc.com/submissions.cfm
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360 USA Inc is presently accepting articles on all topics
related to the wheelchair community. Our overall tone is
informative and entertaining. A general familiarity with
our editorial content is the best guideline for submissions,
but don't hesitate to surprise us. Pays up to 25 cents/word.
http://www.360usainc.com/submissions.cfm
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360 USA Inc is presently accepting articles on all topics
related to the wheelchair community. Our overall tone is
informative and entertaining. A general familiarity with
our editorial content is the best guideline for submissions,
but don't hesitate to surprise us. Pays up to 25 cents/word.
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911 MAGAZINE
http://www.9-1-1magazine.com/site/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=97&Itemid=43
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Our primary need is for 1,000 -2,500 word articles,
accompanied if possible by appropriate high-quality
photography. 9-1-1 Magazine is the magazine for the public
safety communications industry. Serving law enforcement,
fire, emergency medical services, and disaster management,
9-1-1 Magazine provides valuable information to readers in
all aspects of the public safety communications and response
community. Pays up to 20 cents/word.
http://www.9-1-1magazine.com/site/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=97&Itemid=43
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Our primary need is for 1,000 -2,500 word articles,
accompanied if possible by appropriate high-quality
photography. 9-1-1 Magazine is the magazine for the public
safety communications industry. Serving law enforcement,
fire, emergency medical services, and disaster management,
9-1-1 Magazine provides valuable information to readers in
all aspects of the public safety communications and response
community. Pays up to 20 cents/word.
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JOBS
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WRITER-EDITOR
Location Washington DC
http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=66712587&aid=27015391-718&WT.mc_n=MKT000125
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Deadline January 18, 2008. Employing Agency: Citizenship and
Immigration Services. You will write and/or edit Spanish and
English content, primarily web site material, opinion editorials
and press releases, on a wide variety of topics. You will
manage, edit, write and update Spanish translations of
information made available to USCIS stakeholders on the USCIS
website. You will write speeches, talking points, statements,
opinion editorials and internal messages for the Director and
other high level officials within USCIS and DHS. You will
perform research to develop authoritative information to be
reflected in written communication covering topics pertaining
to the organization's mission, functions, goals, programs,
priorities, activities and accomplishments.
Location Washington DC
http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=66712587&aid=27015391-718&WT.mc_n=MKT000125
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Deadline January 18, 2008. Employing Agency: Citizenship and
Immigration Services. You will write and/or edit Spanish and
English content, primarily web site material, opinion editorials
and press releases, on a wide variety of topics. You will
manage, edit, write and update Spanish translations of
information made available to USCIS stakeholders on the USCIS
website. You will write speeches, talking points, statements,
opinion editorials and internal messages for the Director and
other high level officials within USCIS and DHS. You will
perform research to develop authoritative information to be
reflected in written communication covering topics pertaining
to the organization's mission, functions, goals, programs,
priorities, activities and accomplishments.
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WRITER
Location Lawton, OK
http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=66758868&aid=27015391-318&WT.mc_n=MKT000125
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Deadline January 17, 2008. Employing Agency: Army Installation
Management Agency. Assist in planning/producing copy and
graphics for the post newspaper, post newcomer's guide,
television bulletin board, commander's television channel
and external media products. Receive media requests for
newspaper, video and photographic coverage. Research and
analyze information provided/collected by interviews, write
summaries/articles for publication.
Location Lawton, OK
http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=66758868&aid=27015391-318&WT.mc_n=MKT000125
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Deadline January 17, 2008. Employing Agency: Army Installation
Management Agency. Assist in planning/producing copy and
graphics for the post newspaper, post newcomer's guide,
television bulletin board, commander's television channel
and external media products. Receive media requests for
newspaper, video and photographic coverage. Research and
analyze information provided/collected by interviews, write
summaries/articles for publication.
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SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
Location New York, NY
http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=66713053&aid=27015391-218&WT.mc_n=MKT000125
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Deadline January 16, 2008. Employing Agency: United States
Postal Service. Represent the agency to the news media in a
major media market, including performing activities such as
generating positive news coverage, responding to inquiries,
and arranging news conferences and briefings. Must have
experience reviewing investigative news reports, media coverage
and/or transcripts sufficient to gather information and identify
when response or additional information is appropriate.
Location New York, NY
http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=66713053&aid=27015391-218&WT.mc_n=MKT000125
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Deadline January 16, 2008. Employing Agency: United States
Postal Service. Represent the agency to the news media in a
major media market, including performing activities such as
generating positive news coverage, responding to inquiries,
and arranging news conferences and briefings. Must have
experience reviewing investigative news reports, media coverage
and/or transcripts sufficient to gather information and identify
when response or additional information is appropriate.
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PUBLISHERS/AGENTS
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HUB CITY WRITERS PROJECT PRESS
http://www.hubcity.org/submissions.html
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The Hub City Writers Project of Spartanburg, South Carolina,
serves readers and writers by publishing works that foster a
sense of place and by sponsoring events and programs.
Publications include literary works of fiction, personal
essay, poetry and memoir, as well as nonfiction works that
are concerned with the history and culture of South Carolina
and beyond.
http://www.hubcity.org/submissions.html
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The Hub City Writers Project of Spartanburg, South Carolina,
serves readers and writers by publishing works that foster a
sense of place and by sponsoring events and programs.
Publications include literary works of fiction, personal
essay, poetry and memoir, as well as nonfiction works that
are concerned with the history and culture of South Carolina
and beyond.
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DRAUMR PUBLISHING
http://www.draumrpublishing.com/submissions.php
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Currently seeking submissions for Draumr Publishing fiction
genres such as science fiction, fantasy, horror, mystery,
adventure, suspense/thriller, non-bbw romances (including
all the subgenres listed above), and gay/lesbian stories. DP
has a minimum word count requirement of 50,000 words and there
is currently no maximum. Please send query letters along with
your first three chapters and story synopsis.
http://www.draumrpublishing.com/submissions.php
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Currently seeking submissions for Draumr Publishing fiction
genres such as science fiction, fantasy, horror, mystery,
adventure, suspense/thriller, non-bbw romances (including
all the subgenres listed above), and gay/lesbian stories. DP
has a minimum word count requirement of 50,000 words and there
is currently no maximum. Please send query letters along with
your first three chapters and story synopsis.
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LANTERN BOOKS
http://www.lanternbooks.com/about.html
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Lantern Books publishes books on vegetarianism, animal advocacy,
environmentalism, spirituality, and social justice.
http://www.lanternbooks.com/about.html
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Lantern Books publishes books on vegetarianism, animal advocacy,
environmentalism, spirituality, and social justice.
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